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Evidence suggests that early exposure to family members, food, germs, dust, dirt, pollen, and pets shapes our immune response

More and more men are reporting congestion, watery eyes, and unexplained coughing—but not from seasonal allergies. These indoor allergy symptoms in men are becoming a year-round issue, especially at home. Surprisingly, the culprits aren’t always dust or pollen. Lifestyle shifts, indoor environments, and overlooked health factors all play a role.…

As the number of people with allergies grows worldwide, scientists are trying to work out precisely how and why these conditions – such as asthma and eczema – develop.

Unusually aggressive lone star ticks, common in the south-east, are spreading to areas previously too cold for them

With the school holidays approaching, many families will be travelling, including on planes interstate and overseas. But travel can pose unique challenges for people with serious food allergies.

Would you rehome your beloved pets if an ex told you to?

Imagine itching, burning, swelling, or even struggling to breathe just moments after sex. For a small but growing number of women, that’s not an awkward anecdote – it’s a medical condition. It’s called seminal plasma hypersensitivity (SPH) – an allergy to semen.